Bruce W. Gerle, 54, of Tamaqua, PA, died suddenly on December 31,2007. Born in Camden, he grew up and lived in Clayton for many years before moving to Tamaqua.
Bruce was a US Navy veteran, a National Guard veteran, a graduate of Clayton High School class of 1971 and a member of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.
Devoted father of Joel Gerle (Michelle) of Clayton. Loving son of Mildred Gerle of Glendale, AZ and the late Fred Gerle, Sr.
Dear brother of Fred Gerle, Jr. of Arizona, Steven Gerle of Washington Twp., Jim Gerle (Rose) of Newfield and Eric Gerle (Toni) of Peoria, AZ. Loving grandfather of Raymond "RJ" Gerle and Dominic Gerle.
Calling Hours Tuesday January 8, 2008 from 6-8pm at the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home Inc. 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
Memorial Services at 8pm.
Memorials: To the Tamaqua Salvation Army Toys for Tots, West Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252